On the bustling street of New York City, a young girl is seen walking through an alley, her steps fast paced and steady.
She stops at a dark corner and patiently waits for someone.
Her eyes sharp and alert as she watched the people who passed by the alley.
Despite the cold weather , the girl barely moved a muscle.
After patiently waiting for what felt like forever, footsteps can be heard coming towards her direction.
The girl pauses and waits for the person to come closer.
“Is it ready yet?” A masculine voice asked.
“Hmm, it’s here with me ” The girl replies calmly.
“Then give it” The man said to her.
“You know how this works Enrico, no money- no drugs” the girl said to him.
Enrico sighs.
“Why are you always a sucker for the rules” Enrico says as he reaches into his pockets.
The girl’s eyes narrowed in concentration, her body tense.
“I’m not going to kill you Muse, here’s your money ” Enrico says as he hands over a thick wad of cash to the girl.
“You can never trust anyone in this business Enrico, I’ve gotta keep my guard up at all times” Muse says with a small smile as she tucks the cash into her pockets.
“You can trust me though ” Enrico says softly.
Muse sighs defeatedly.
“Of course I can, I’m just tired that’s all” Muse replies with a smile.
“I put in a little cash in there for you, use it to take care of yourself okay” Enrico says as he looks at her affectionately.
Muse nods softly and quickly handed him a small bag filled with white powder.
“Thank you ” Muse says genuinely.
“You’re like a sister to me. . .I just want you to be safe okay” Enrico says as he ruffles her hair.
“”I will, I promise ” Muse says in determination.
Enrico nods.
“When will you come and visit everyone?”Enrico asks.
“Soon, I promise ” Muse says.
“We’ll be expecting you then” Enrico replies with a smile before leaving quickly.
Muse watched him as he left before slowly letting out a long sigh.
She took out the money in her pockets and quickly counted them.
As soon as she was done, she leaves the dark alley and heads home.
“I wonder how long I need to do this in order to survive ” she says as she walks the bustling street.
As she walked, she saw a man and woman with a young girl.
Their smiles were so bright that it was almost blinding.
The girl was on the man’s shoulder, her smile was so carefree.
Muse’s heart ached at the sight of them.
She always wondered how it felt like to have a family.
A true family that loves her and takes care of her, but sometimes it seems as though everyone’s prayer point Is different..